Pie Crust Pastry

4 cups flour
1 3/4 cups shortening
 (or 1¼ cups shortening &½ cups lard)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg
ice cold water

With a pastry fork, mix together flour, shortening, sugar and salt. In a small measuring cup beat vinegar, egg and water to measure 1/2 cup. Add to the dry mixture but do not over mix or knead. Carefully work dough until smooth and pliable. Chill until ready to use. Can be refrigerated for 2-3 days. Makes 4 single crusts.
 
 2010  Nathan Krämer  Blair, Nebraska   http://www.nathankramer.com/cookbook/